Activities and Classes

What would you do if you could move your science class outside and into the natural environment for a few days? Ewalu specializes in offering quality outdoor learning experiences that are not available in a classroom setting. Come experience the northeast Iowa wildlife at Camp Ewalu!

At Ewalu you’ll have the opportunity to explore the various ecosystems around camp, increase your students’ awareness and appreciation of the natural environment, and help your students make their own discoveries! Your students will gain a better understanding of our dependence on the natural world for food, air, and water. They will learn how to help preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources. Your students will return home excited and changed!

Community Resources

State & Federally Owned Areas

There are many good community resources in Northeast Iowa. Schools often use one or more for half-day or full-day outings from camp.

Backbone State Park: Geological formations and rock outcroppings along the Maquoketa River. Located 3 miles south of Strawberry Point. 563-924-2527Effigy Mounds: Museum exhibits, audiovisual presentations, hiking trails to the mound sights. Located 3 miles north of Marquette on Hwy. 76. 563-873-3491Pikes Peak State Park: Located 3 miles south of McGregor. 563-873-2341Big Springs Trout Hatchery: Located 6 miles north of Elkader. 563-245-2446Manchester Fish Hatchery: Located on RR 2, Manchester. 563-927-3276